Rs falls 20 p after DMK withdraws support

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Last Updated: Wed, Mar 20, 2013 05:13 hrs

The rupee today depreciated 20 paise to close at 54.38 in line with decline in local equities following withdrawal of support by DMK to the Congress-led UPA government, even as the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut repo rate cut.

Bonds remain bearish Government bonds remained lower on selling pressure from banks and companies.

The 8.15 per cent government security maturing in 2022 fell to Rs 101.58 from Rs 101.70 previously, while its yield moved up at 7.90 per cent from 7.88 per cent.

Call rates end down Overnight money rates also ended weak due to lack of demand from borrowing banks amidst ample liquidity in the banking system. The rate finished lower at 7.65 per cent from 7.70 per cent yesterday.